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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wiest, Hospitalist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Kathleen Wiest, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Wiest is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wiest’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wiest’s office at (773) 795-0232.
What languages does Dr. Wiest speak?
Dr. Wiest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wiest treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Wiest diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wiest. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Toxic brain damage
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
- Toxic encephalopathy
- Brain damage from toxins
- Drug-induced brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
- G928: Other toxic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Which procedures does Dr. Wiest perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Kathleen Wiest may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wiest's office.
Does Dr. Wiest accept my insurance?
Dr. Wiest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 795-0232 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wiest accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Wiest in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Nevada
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wiest's office located?
Dr. Kathleen Wiest's Primary Practice
251 E Huron St Ste 16-738
Chicago, IL 60611
(773) 795-0232
What is Dr. Wiest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wiest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679066864.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wiest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wiest
What is Dr. Kathleen Wiest's specialty?
Dr. Wiest is a Hospitalist near Chicago, IL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Wiest to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kathleen Wiest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wiest is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Kathleen Wiest accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Kathleen Wiest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kathleen Wiest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wiest's office at (773) 795-0232 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kathleen Wiest?
Please contact Dr. Wiest's office at (773) 795-0232 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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